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Zurich Herald, 1930-08-28, Page 6Band Instruments Visit The Conn -Leeds► Store 19 SHUTER $T., TORONTO Opposite Massey Hall SEE HEAR D"7► A '` 10 True Performance At the Music Building RADIO RADIO WITH PANATROPE AND RECORDS "The Network of the Home" WHEN IN TORONTO SEE OUR BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES 36 QUEEN ST. EAST or Write for Catalogue. We prepay delivery charges on Bicycles. PERCY A. McBRIDE'S IATat the Union Station, To- ronto, where the RAIL- WAYS operate four eating places and serve upward of 2,000 people a day, if you appreciate superior food well cooked, cleanliness, and service by courteous employees at moderate prices. USED CARS ARE CHEAPER IN TORONTO AT SEE & DUGGAN MOTORS Ltd. 599 - 623 Yonge St. Canada Gets Lion's Share of Tourist Trade -,• C,N.E. Powerful Attraction Of all U.S.. tourist money spent in :stand with sightseeing accominodatloe. foreign countries, Canada gets the lion's share -34 per cent. --according to Babson. Of all Canada's sightsee- ing attraetioi,s, none exerts the pow- erful annual dew of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. How many Americans visit this, the world's largest exposition, is not de- finitely known, but it is far up in the thousands, and every state contributes to the total. In a 1929 cheek -up made in one of the exposition's parking e 'eas where 10,000 motors were lined side by side, there were license plates of 42 different states. Visitors come, in addition, by every rail and water route and by air. Magnitude of the spectacle is pos- sibly its greatest appeal. This year, the dates are August 22 to September 6 inclusive. Canada's greatest annual celebration is a thou- sand expositions in one.. Any attempt to survey it in the course of a few words is apt, therefore, to be bewilder- ing. Its attractions range from art galleries to battles for world's swim- ming wimming titles; from mammoth historical pagear.try to "sea flea" races; from shaws of blooded livestock to concerts 1.y the Exhibition's gigantic 2,000 - voice. choir. The scene of these festivals is both Exhibition Park and Exhibition City. Its 350 acres on the edge of Lake On- tario include wide stretches .,f velvet lawns, rose gardens, groves of trees and horticultural spectacles which are unique in themselves. Its buildings, scores of them, are stately permanent edifices, carved out of stone or built •f steel, crick and concrete. The ragnificent new hone of the National Y ' or Show alone cost more than a miili„n. The Coliseum and Live Stock Pavilion, with an arena seating 12,000 people in comfort and 163.4 acres under one roof, is the largest exhibition structure in the •..orad. Exhibition City has nine miles of its own paved streets, its own internal transportation system, rail- road terminal where sightseers step straight from the trains to the Park; as well as bus, coach, and street car lines, linking it with every other sec- tion of Toronto and outside points. Twenty million .:chars, in all, is in- vested in equipment, land and build- ings. This year displays from every cor- ner of the Dominion are being given special prominence in the showings. They conte from points as scattered as the Yukon and the Canadian Rock- ies, the Pacific Coast fisheries, the wheat plains of the Prairies, northern gold fields, and southern industrial for a quarter of a .pillion inci.ividuals. The roar of the enosguito fleet iii, the International Outboard Motorboat speed trials is a thrill in any lan- gt:age. Seaplane races with internee tional competitors are equally ekeit- ing. World champions will also ap- pear in rowing and sculling events, canoeing and yacht races. ' Radio an- nouncers whose names are known to every fan in Arneeica will broadcast a number of these contests. For good measure there are dog and cat shows, a baby show, judging corn petitions, floral parade, warriors' par- ade, fashion and handicraft shows, a superb horse show in the Coliseum's tanbark arena, and a mile Jf midway which includes practice.1 every known variety of amusement devices. The Canadian National Exhibition is easy to reach. Fifty-five million Americans live within 500 miles of Toronto. There are special rates on all railroads, steamship lines, and air- ways. A network of de luxe highways lead to the Exhibition from every point of entry on the U.S. border. Hotel accommodation includes some of the finest hostelries on the continent, among them the laegest and most lux- arious in the British Empire. But a feature of Toronto during the annual exposition which always impresses visitors is the eity's hospi- tality to its guests. Thousands of Lollies are thrown open to viistors where modern and comfortable. accom- modation may be secured. Under the direction of the Canadian National Exhibition an elaborate downtown In- formation Bureau offers complete de- tails of available residences. All are carefully inspected and approved. For half a centney Toronto's hospi- tality at this time has been a civic tradition. Rates are not raised above normal. There is no:: only ample ac- commodation, but inexpensive accom- nlodatioai -no lack of it. This year will be one of the greatest and most spectacular celebratic ns in the Can- adian National Exhibition's entire history, and as a holiday trip, one which is entirely alone in the diversity of its attractions. Harley-Davidson 1531 Models are on dis- play at'vur new store, with many new Features that will interest you. and we invite you' to come and inspect this master motorcycle. Sold on "asy terms. Walter Andrews Limited 531 YONGE ST. TORONTO 101 KING ST. W., HAMILTON FOR SALE BEAUTY PARLOR and BARBER SHOP EQUIPMENT BIG SAVING ON EQUIPMENT DUB- ING EXHIBITION. Large hair dryers. basins, permanent waving machines barber chairs and fixtures, sitting chairs. hairdressing chairs, dresserettes, ,nir- rors, manicure tables, sterilizers, cabinets, signs, etc.. must be sold regardless of cost. Everything will carry a money back guarantee. Apirly at our Head Office: JONES EROS. OP CANADA, LIMITBI1 29-31 ADELAIDE ST. WEST WHEN AT TORONTO EXHIBITION Come and Visit Us We sell 10,000 horses a year to satis- iied customers. We can supply you • •ith one horse or a carload at market pri es. .11l horses loaded on rail- roads free of charge. Auction Sales Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Offering in Every Line of Harness. COULTER BROS., Props. THE REPOSITORY 10.28 NELSON ST., TORONTO Exhibition Notes Over twice as many people attend the Canadian National Exhibition as any of the United States Agricultural Fairs. * * * * * Outboard motorboat and yachting races will be featured on the Canadian National Exhibition Aquatic Sports program. * * * * * Children's dancing contests will fea- ture the 1930 Young Canada's Day program of the Canadian National Exhibition. * * * * * Nine and one-half miles of paved streets support the Canadian National Exhibition traffic. Over 100,000 electric lights lilum- inate the Canadian. National Exhibi- tion grounds. * * * * Standing roont at the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition Grandstand accom- modates 8,000. * * * * * The value of the Canadian National Exhibition Buildings, park and plant is $20,000,000, * * *. * * Canadian National Exhibition dates for 1980 are Friday, August 22nd to Saturday, September 6th. * * 1 * This will. be "All -Canada Year" at the Canadian National Exhibition, %pronto. Exhibition chorus of 2,000 voices accompanied by the specially recruited All -Canada Permanent Force Band, will be heard in four concerts at the Canadian National Exhibition this year. This, the most colorful and largest choral organization in Canada, appears in the Coliseum on August 23, August, 23, September 2, and Sep- tember 6. Manufacturers' Building one of the most popular at the Canadian National Exhibition. centres, habitants of Quebec and the Maritime Provinces. Froin the British Isles conies the finest, the largest and the most elaborate exhibits ever sent to this continent. A score of other i,ations will also be represented—the Golf Coast, British West Africa and Sierra Leone, Bermu a, Jamaica, the Orient and other parts of Europe and Asia. The displays cover art, agriculture and industry. A day in Exhibition City is a transcontinental tour through Canada in miniature, and a bird's-eye view of the globe. The Exposition is one vast carnival. Thirty concert bands are heard in re- cital, including one great unit of out- standing musicians, the All -Canada Permanent Force Band under Captain Charles O'Neill of historic Quebec Citadel. Four times during exposition weeks, the spectacular 2,000 -voice choir under Dr, H. A. Frisker, M.A., P,R.C.O., attracts music lovers from widely scattered sections ,f America to hear its concerts. Every evening on a thousand -foot stage, 1,500 performers appear in a huge musical pageant and dramatis, spectacle, "Les Voyageurs," before audiences averaging 25,000 nightly. This enormous prod deaon, unequalled anywhere else on the continent, is the climax of each day's celebration and concludes with a pyrotechnic blaze of light and color which uses the entire sky -line as its background, Sport spectacles are daily events. On August 27th picked natators from the four corners of the world -compete ii. a 15 -mile swimming Marathon for a fortune in prizes and a world cham- pionship. Preceding this on August 22nd, international mermaids race for the women's world title over a 10 - mile distance. These swims are held on the Exposition waterfront with. every foot of the soutse in plain view to spectators scattered along a utile and a half of sea-wall and boulevard. Exhibition Park has a natural grand, Horticulture Judges , Plants and Groups—A. H. Walker, Macdonald College, Quebec. Cut Fowers—\V. Dale, Brampton, Ontario. Cut Flowers—E. Dale, Brampton, Ontario. Cut Fowers—F. Noton, Toronto. Cut Flowers—F. Fletcher, Toronto. Gladioli—G. L. Hutt, Georgetown, Ontario. Dahlias—J. H. Wylie, Toronto, Out. Fruit—Commercial Packages—Pani Fisher, Burlington, Ont. Apples, except Commercial Packages —W. L. Hamilton, Collingwood, Ont. All Peaches and Grapes, except Commercial Packages—F. A. J. Shep- hard, St. Catharines. Pears and Plums, except Com- mercial Packages—E. F. Palmer, Vine- land, Ont. Reproduction of Theme Poster adopted. by Canadian National Exhibition to typify "All -Canada Year" C.N.E.Horticultural Show Big Feature Oasis to Visitors on Hot Exhibition Days A keen demand for space in Ilortl- cultral Hall by many growers, and the numerous and insistent requests for information that are corning in daily, augers well for the sueeess of the forthcoming Horticultural Display of the Canadian National Exhibition's "All Canada Year" celebration, The Horticultural Committee, who have mach to do with the designing of the Show, and the general layout of the building, at their initial meeting of the year, expressed themselves as well pleased at the big crowds at- tracted to the display, sed the full measure of approval that attended their efforts in 1929. The cool and en- trancing beautiful interior of this building proves to be a veritable oasis on the. sweltering hot days of Exhibi- tion period, and its restful confines are appreciated not only by flower enthusiasts, but by many thousands of the general run of Exhibition visit- ors. isitors. The committee heartily ap- proved of again adhering to the side wall plan, which proved so outstand- ingly successful for the proper staging of the large group displays. The dec- orated screening, and subdued lighting effects which made these groups ap- pear really fairyland like, will again be taken full advantage of. In an ef- fort to further enhance the attractive- ness of plants and groups, several im- portant changes have been made in this division, and prize money has been materially increased and extend- ed. Though a great deal of floor space is directed to the professional exhibits, the interests of the small grower and amateur gardener is well taken care of and the classes for the latter are seasonably most comprehensive. The -Toronto horticultural Society again features at this show with two Splen- did special prize lists, catering to Hor- ticultral Society members, and an- other special class of great education- al value to visitors will be the "Speci- men Backyard Garden," a class that will show what can be done on an ordinary city lot by those who have horticultural leauings. The Horticultural Building Display runs the full periost of Exhibition, Aug. 22nd to September 6th, and there is no charge for admittance. The an- nual prize list now being mailed con- tains full information, classifications, etc., and is mailed free on request to H. W. Waters, General Manager, Lumsden Building, Toronto. Gigantic Music Festival Will Thrill Spectators With Song and Pageant Simultaneously with the fourteen days of the world's largest annual ex- position, the Canadian National Ex- hibition at Toronto, the Dominion stages a continuous music festival. Pageantry, massed choruses, scores of ensembles in brass, a musical Mardi Gras and au elaborate series of competitions are all features of this section of the program, This year, the Canadian celebration is to be held from August 22 to Sep- tember 6 inclusive with Wednesday, August 27 set aside as Music Day. Under the direction of Dr. Herbert Frisker, M,A., F.R.C.O., the gigantic Exhibition Chorus of 21,000 voices will give a series of four concerts in the Coliseum, an immense arena seating more than 10,000 listeners. They are to be heard on August 23 and 28, September 2 and 8. Accompanying the chorus, there will be a new Cana- dian military unit, the All Canada Permanent Force Band under Capt: Charles O'Neill. Including seventy- six musicians drawn from Canada's historic regiments from the Quebec Citadel to the west, the unit has been organized specially for the celebra- tion and- will, in addition, give open- air recitals daily. Thirty other bands will also play during the fourteen days of exposi- tion, among thein Canada's finest aggregations. Each night, with a cast of 1,500 perfoemers on a. 1000 -foot stage, a I mammoth spectacle, "Lee Voyageut'i'' Canaille Nationat Exhibition crowds throng Dominion Government 13ttildliii to view local products and those of far oft iauds. - is being staged. These immense pro- ductions have become in the nature of a national tradition, attracting audiences of 25,000 for each perfor- manc'e. Reservations have been coming in since February. While essentially pictorial, the musical features of the pageant are in themselves unique. Invariable, each showing is preceded by a few minutes of community singing and the effect of a chorus of 25.000 voices, clearly audible throughout the entire 350 acres of Exhibition City each evening just at dusk, is, in itself a never-to-be–forgotten thrill. On Music Day, the great park and waterfront is given over to melody. The affair has an. informal and spontaneous atmosphere which sets it apart. Between 100,000 and 250,- 000 spectators throng the grounds audo waterfront. Dozens of strolling troubadors in the edstumes of all na- tions mingle with the thousands on the lawns, giving impromptu recitals in every convenient space. They sing madrigals, glees and roundelays, sea chanteys, ballads and folk music. Iu the •costumes of all nations, French- Canadians, Czecho-Slovakians, Hun- garian gypsies, Irish, Scottish #and Russian, they are interspersed with groups of dancers. Choirs from I NVIT'ING you to visit ri;.t exhibit at • the Canadian ' Natioiii1' i xliiuitioal. MASON & RISCH AND s envy Herbert PIANOS See and Hear the Famous DUO - ART Reproducing Piano ON BJS'CH fttditerf 230 Yonge St. Toronto foreign colonies singing their na- tional airs are among the most inter- esting ensembles. Musical competitions are many and varied. Choral societies, •church and commercial choirs as well as choirs of men's voices and women's voices all take part. Other vocal departments include classes for quartettes and duets as well as col- oratura, lyric, dramatic and mezzo sopranos, lyric and robust tenors, baritones, basses and children's voices. There are 13 distinct classes for violin, cello and piano and seven for cornet and trombone in the brass department as well as two for brass quartettes. Novelties include harmonica con- tests, singly and en masse, held on Young Canada Day when nearly a quarter of a million children attend; Old Time Fiddlers' competitions which. bring the veterans from dozens of back townships and for Canada's large percentage of citizens with Scot- tish blood, a series of matches with the Pipes. Band competitions are held separ- ately and scores of Canadian groups enter. Elaborate displays staged by the music trades in the Music Building and a national radio show in the Electrical Building are parts of the general exhibits crowding the scores of beautiful permanent edifices. The Canadian National Exhibition waterfront is 1% miles long. The Very Best Used Cars in Toronto On Display During the Exhibition, AT 547 YONGE STREET (The easy address to find) S VE The cost of your trip to the Exhibi- tion and drive.home one of the best reconditioned cars in Ontario, in stock—In first class condition— Ready for your selection: BVICSS, HUDSONS, NASH% STUDEBAKERS, PONTIACS, CHRYSLERS, REOS, AUBURNS, and many others. Tour car accepted in trade. Every car sold on an absolute three-day money -back guarantee. O'Donnell -Mackie - LIMITED Ontario Distributors Auburn and Cord Front Drive (Dealers wanted in towns One to Six Thousand. Ask about our liberal franchise.) i When at the Toronto Exhibition You are Invited to call at the Heintzman stand in the Manu- facturers' Building and see the wonderful display of UPRIGHT and GRAND PIANOS, as well as the very artistic display of SPECIAL DESIGNS. If you are down town, would be glad to have you call in, as a duplicate display is on hand at our warerooms, 195 Yonge Street, opposite Eaton's. RADIO and PHONOGRAPHS, a wonderful display of the latest models in Radios, many makes to choose from. Also all designs of Orthophonic Victrolas, and Victor Records,. Terms. Pianos 10% cash, balance spread over three years. Radios and Phonographs, 15% to 25% cash balance arranged over a period of 12 months. SEE THE BALL GAMES While Visiting the Exhibition Aug. 22.23 (2 Games 23rd) ---r Sept. 1 (a.m. and 'p.m) 2-3— Baltimore. Rochester. 4.5.6 -Buffalo. 8-9-10—Montreal. 28.29.30 (2 Games 30th)— 1 ONE ADMISSION FOR Reading. DOUBLE-HEADERS Maple Leaf Stadium Situated on Fleet Street • Close to Exhibition Grounds 25.26.27 (2 Games 27th)— Newark.